Endowed Scholarships, Professorships, and Chairs

Give Scholarships, Professorships, and Chairs

An endowment is a gift that is held in perpetuity and invested in a manner that protects the principal from inflation. Endowments increase Purdue’s institutional autonomy and provide resources to ensure that the University remains on the cutting-edge of education and research.

As an endowment donor, you have the opportunity to create a lasting influence on the University’s character. An endowment also provides a meaningful opportunity for you to honor or memorializing a loved one, friend, colleague, teacher or other individual.

Income from the endowed investment provides a stable funding source for:

Scholarships

Professorships

Lecture Series

Research Centers

About an Endowed Scholarship

Minimum of $25,000 to establish an undergraduate scholarship endowment

Minimum of $50,000 to establish a graduate fellowship endowment

Pledges can be funded over a five-year period

Gifts of cash, securities, personal or real property

Income received from the endowment will be added to the principal until the principal reaches the minimum amount needed.

Thereafter, the income funds scholarships.

Tax and Financial Benefits

The tax and financial benefits you may receive as result of a gift depend upon what type of asset is given and how it is transferred to the University. We recommend that you consult an attorney or accountant regarding your gift.

Invest in students through the School of Management Scholarship Fund

Gifts of any dollar amount may be made to the School of Management Scholarship Fund (Click here to give now). The School of Management Scholarship Fund provides critical resources for students with financial need allowing them to obtain their degree knowing alumni gave a helping hand in their dream of a Management degree.

Questions about investing for student affordability and accessibility to establish a scholarship?